The Anoka Technical College Landscape Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is a 72-credit program designed to prepare individuals for employment in the landscape industries as landscape construction technicians, landscape construction supervisors, plant production technicians or plant production supervisors.

Landscape employees construct and install plantings and landscape components for commercial and residential sites. Plant production employees produce and maintain plant materials for the landscape industry.

The Landscape Technology program includes coursework in plant and soil science, landscape installation and maintenance, retaining wall design and construction, desk design and construction, landscape power equipment and nursery production practices. Complementary coursework is offered in communications, computer applications and customer service.

Prerequisites

Some courses may require appropriate test score or completion of basic math, basic English and/or reading courses with a “C” or better.

*Only the required general education course (NSCI1020) is included in this sequence. The additional twelve (12) elective general education/MnTC courses are not included, but are required for the degree. General education/MnTC courses may be taken any semester and in any order.

Graduation Requirements

All Anoka Technical College students seeking an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, diploma or certification must meet the Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher. Please contact your advisor for any further program graduation requirements.

Transfer Opportunities

The Golf Course Grounds Management program has articulated partnerships with two, four-year institutions:

University of Minnesota-Crookston campus for a Bachelor of Science degree in Golf Facilities and Turf Systems Management

Suny Cobleskill in New York for a Bachelor of Technology degree in Golf Turf Management

To see how program this may transfer into other Anoka Technical College programs or into another college, please visit:

Industry Information

Graduates of Landscape Technology program may find employment in a variety of setting, including garden centers, landscape installations, and ground maintenance. This training will develop the student's skills in landscape installation and construction, crew supervision and management, propagation and production of plants, sales of plant materials and supplies, operations and care of equipment, turf and plant management, specialty gardening and arboriculture.

Faculty

The Anoka Technical College Landscape Technology diploma is a 57-credit program designed to prepare individuals for employment in the landscape industries as Landscape construction technicians, landscape construction supervisors, plant production technicians or plant production supervisors. Landscape employees construct and install plantings and landscape components for commercial and residential sites. Plant production employees produce and maintain plant materials for the landscape industry.

The program includes coursework in plant and soil science, landscape installation and maintenance, retaining wall design and construction, desk design and construction, landscape power equipment and nursery production practices. Complementary coursework is offered in communications, computer applications and customer service.

Prerequisites

Some courses may require appropriate test score or completing basic math, basic English and/or reading courses with a “C” or better.

Program Sequence

FIRST YEAR

Fall Semester

Course Number

Course Title

Credits

HORT 1030

Plant Pests I

3

HORT 1050

Woody Plant Materials I

3

LNSC 1233

Introduction to Landscape and Horticulture

3

LNSC 1250

Retaining Wall and Surface Design Construction

3

TOTAL

12

Spring Semester

HORT 1015

Soil Science and Fertility

4

HORT 1210

Greenhouse Operations

4

LNSC 1223

Sustainable Landscapes

3

LNSC 1270

Supervised Occupational Experience

6

TOTAL

17

SECOND YEAR

Fall Semester

HORT 1230

Environmental Gardens

3

LNSC 1213

Specialty Landscapes

3

LNSC 1240

Plant Production

4

NSCI 1020

Plant Science

3

TOTAL

16

Spring Semester

HORT 1045

Plant Pests II

4

HORT 1060

Woody Plant Materials II

3

LNSC 1260

Landscape Design CAD

3

LNSC 1273

Supervised Occupational Experience

2

HORT 1310

Specialty Horticulture Crops

3

Technical Elective

See list below.

3

TOTAL

17

Technical Electives

3

Select course totaling three (3) credits from the following:

HORT 1310

Specialty Horticulture Crops

3

TURF 1220

Introduction to Turfgrass Species

3

TURF 1255

Turf Power and Equipment I

2

TURF 1300

Irrigation Installation and Design

3

Please see your advisor for more elective options.

Graduation Requirements

All Anoka Technical College students seeking an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, diploma or certification must meet the Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher. Please contact your advisor for any further program graduation requirements.

Transfer Opportunities

The Golf Course Grounds Management program has articulated partnerships with two, four-year institutions:

University of Minnesota-Crookston campus for a Bachelor of Science degree in Golf Facilities and Turf Systems Management

Suny Cobleskill in New York for a bachelor of technology degree in Golf Turf Management

To see how this program may transfer into other Anoka Technical College programs or into another college, please visit:

Industry Information

Anoka Technical College Landscape Technology program gradiates may find employment in a variety of settings, including garden centers, landscape installations and grounds maintenance.

The program develops the students' skills in landscape installation and construction, crew supervision and management, propagation and production of plants, sales of plant materials and supplies, operation and care of equipment, turf and plant management, specialty gardening and arboriculture.

Gainful Employment Report

Faculty

The Anoka Technical College Landscape Technology certificate is a 29-credit program designed to prepare individuals for employment in the landscape industries as landscape construction technicians, landscape construction supervisors, plant production technicians or plant production supervisors. Landscape employees construct and install plantings and landscape components for commercial and residential sites. Plant production employees produce and maintain plant materials for the landscape industry.

The program includes coursework in plant and soil science, landscape installation and maintenance, retaining wall design and construction, surface design and construction, deck design and construction, landscape power equipment and nursery production practices. Complementary coursework is offered in communications, computer applications and customer service.

Prerequisites

Some courses may require appropriate test score or completion of basic math, basic English and/or reading courses with a “C” or better.

The one (1) remaining general education credits must be taken from the MNTC goal area.

Graduation Requirements

All Anoka Technical College students seeking an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, diploma or certification must meet the Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher. Please contact your advisor for any further program graduation requirements.

Transfer Opportunities

The Golf Course Grounds Management program has articulated partnerships with two, four-year institutions:

University of Minnesota-Crookston campus for a Bachelor of Science degree in Golf Facilities and Turf Systems Management

Suny Cobleskill in New York for a bachelor of technology degree in Golf Turf Management

To see how this program may transfer into other Anoka Technical College programs or into another college, please visit:

Industry Information

Anoka Technical College Landscape Technology program graduates may find employment in a variety of settings, including garden centers, landscape installations and grounds maintenance.

The program develops the students' skills in landscape installation and construction, crew supervision and management, propagation and production of plants, sales of plant materials and supplies, operation and care of equipment, turf and plant management, specialty gardening and arboriculture.